---
title: DocumentItem.AttachmentRead Event (Outlook)
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.DocumentItem.AttachmentRead
ms.assetid: 46cb82e1-1705-acc1-6bc3-e673ed2be44a
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# DocumentItem.AttachmentRead Event (Outlook)

Occurs when an attachment in an instance of the parent object has been opened for reading.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **AttachmentRead**( **_Attachment_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **DocumentItem** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Attachment_|Required| **[Attachment](attachment-object-outlook.md)**|The  **Attachment** that was opened.|

## See also


#### Concepts


[DocumentItem Object](documentitem-object-outlook.md)

